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Letter and Cyanotype Photograph

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57284
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 Valentine poem/letter dated Feb. 14 in small torn envelope embossed EJW on back 1 small ripped envelope stamped Paid addressed to Mip Sophia Perkins Meadville 1 cyanotype photograph on paper of 10 seated children and one adult in small torn envelope addressed to Miss. Sophia Perk…
Date Range
1822
Reference Code
M8 / 2014.8290
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Series
M8 / 2014.8290
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
2014.8290
Reference Code
M8 / 2014.8290
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Date Range
1822
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w cyanotype ; 6 x 8 cm ; .25 cm textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 Valentine poem/letter dated Feb. 14 in small torn envelope embossed EJW on back 1 small ripped envelope stamped Paid addressed to Mip Sophia Perkins Meadville 1 cyanotype photograph on paper of 10 seated children and one adult in small torn envelope addressed to Miss. Sophia Perkins Woodcock Crawford Co Pa 1 letter dated August 11th, 1822 addressed to Aunt Lucretia
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a letter from Walter Idington to Peter Idington, January 1, 1836. Photographs measure 2.5" x 2" with ornate metal frames. One image is a portrait of a man in uniform, the second image is of a man dressed in kilt, sporran and playing the bagpipes with a small child at his side. Pho…
Date Range
1836
Reference Code
LUX / II / C3 - 19
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
II.C. Personal Series : Diaries, daybooks, notebooks, notes
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Reference Code
LUX / II / C3 - 19
Date Range
1836
Physical Description
3 pp. textual records.--2 photographs: b&w, framed
Scope & Content
File consists of a letter from Walter Idington to Peter Idington, January 1, 1836. Photographs measure 2.5" x 2" with ornate metal frames. One image is a portrait of a man in uniform, the second image is of a man dressed in kilt, sporran and playing the bagpipes with a small child at his side. Photographer's stamp on reverse of one image reads: "McMillan Photographer, Dundas, Ont." Framed photographs were stored in a small linen bag.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Vaux family fonds
Scope & Content
1 Deed; belonging to the Schaffer family pertaining to property in Philadelphia.
Date Range
1855
Reference Code
M107 / IV / C - 1 / O.S. / "H"
Description Level
6 / Item
Part Of
Vaux family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Series
Legal and Finance Management Series: Oversive
Reference Code
M107 / IV / C - 1 / O.S. / "H"
Date Range
1855
Physical Description
1 textual record. -- oversize.
Scope & Content
1 Deed; belonging to the Schaffer family pertaining to property in Philadelphia.
Title Source
Title based on contents
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Hugh and Matilda McTavish marriage certificate

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55118
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a marriage certificate for Hugh McTavish and Matilda Morehouse of Mosa Township, Middlesex, Ontario [1875].
Date Range
1875
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 71
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 71
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Date Range
1875
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records (1 page ; 27.5 x 24 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of a marriage certificate for Hugh McTavish and Matilda Morehouse of Mosa Township, Middlesex, Ontario [1875].
Name Access
McTavish, Hugh
McTavish, Matilda (Morehouse)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Government
Marriage
Geographic Access
Canada
Ontario
Middlesex
Access Restrictions
Fragile material - handle with caution
Reproduction Restrictions
Fragile material - handle with caution
Language
English
Conservation
Item has been stored in mylar due to poor condition. Handle with caution as item may tear further when handled
Category
Family and personal life
Government
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202775233/hugh-mctavish
https://www.geni.com/people/Hugh-McTavish/6000000045391997845
https://www.geni.com/people/Matilda-McTavish/6000000058377562956
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Vaux family fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of letters and postcards relating to the Vaux families Colorado trip. Correspondence between George Vaux, George Vaux Jr. and Mary Morris Vaux to William S. Vaux Sr.
Date Range
1881
Reference Code
M107 / I / C - 1
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Vaux family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Trip Series: Colorado
Reference Code
M107 / I / C - 1
Date Range
1881
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of letters and postcards relating to the Vaux families Colorado trip. Correspondence between George Vaux, George Vaux Jr. and Mary Morris Vaux to William S. Vaux Sr.
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
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Part Of
Vaux family fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of envelopes addressed to William S. Vaux Sr. while he was in Swift Water.
Date Range
1881
Reference Code
M107 / I / C - 2
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Vaux family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Trip Series: Colorado
Reference Code
M107 / I / C - 2
Date Range
1881
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of envelopes addressed to William S. Vaux Sr. while he was in Swift Water.
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
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Part Of
Vaux family fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of, Appleton’s General Guide to the United States and Canada 1883 part II; pages pasted in pertain to George Vaux’s California trip; contain notes, itinerary, newspapers clippings and a railroad map.
Date Range
1883
Reference Code
M107 / I / F- 2
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Vaux family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Trip Series: California
Reference Code
M107 / I / F- 2
Date Range
1883
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of, Appleton’s General Guide to the United States and Canada 1883 part II; pages pasted in pertain to George Vaux’s California trip; contain notes, itinerary, newspapers clippings and a railroad map.
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
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Calgary Alberta: Her Industries and Resources

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55630
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one volume titled "Calgary Alberta: Her Industries and Rersources", 1885. Content pertains to local businesses, churches, schools and other community resources in Calgary.
Date Range
1885
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 11
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : ELeanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C6 : Southern Alberta research project
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 11
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by Burns and Elliott
Date Range
1885
Physical Description
1 cm of txtual records (1 volume ; 14 x 23 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one volume titled "Calgary Alberta: Her Industries and Rersources", 1885. Content pertains to local businesses, churches, schools and other community resources in Calgary.
Material Details
Red covers with red, yellow and green marbled interior pages (first and last pages and inside covers only)
Subject Access
Commerce
Industry
Businesses
Municipal views
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Encampment of north west Indians

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Landscape with teepee village and unidentified person. Pencil notes on BL corner: "Chief Crowfoot, Black feet [last encampment 1886] Bow Valley Blackfoot Crossing". Photographer's signature in BL corner: "Thompson [Thote]"
Date Range
1886
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-007
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-007
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1886
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, 23x19 cm
Scope & Content
Landscape with teepee village and unidentified person. Pencil notes on BL corner: "Chief Crowfoot, Black feet [last encampment 1886] Bow Valley Blackfoot Crossing". Photographer's signature in BL corner: "Thompson [Thote]"
Notes
Framed size 38.5x33.5cm
Conservation
Physical condition: ec;
Creator
Thompson
Images
thumbnail
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Travel journal, Canada and United States

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one bound journal containing an extensive account of a 4-month trip to Canada and the United States by [J?]. L. Douglass, August to December 1886.
Date Range
1886
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C6 : Southern Alberta research project
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 2
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1886
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 18 x 22 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one bound journal containing an extensive account of a 4-month trip to Canada and the United States by [J?]. L. Douglass, August to December 1886.
Notes
Volume accompanied by paper with shipping label dated 1956.
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Exploration
Leisure
Geographic Access
Canada
United States
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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